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BRO. MULENGA NAMED DISTRICT SUPERIOR FOR EASTERN AFRICA

Bro. Chola Mulenga

Provincial Stephen Glodek announces the appointment of Bro. Valentine Chola Mulenga to a three-year term as district superior of Eastern Africa.

The Provincial Council also named Fr. Gabriel Ng'ang'a Kirangah, 38, deputy district superior.

“The District of Eastern Africa is poised at a historic moment as the brothers there move closer to becoming an independent unit of the Society of Mary,” said Bro. Stephen. “Bro. Chola and Fr. Gabriel carry the confidence of their brothers and the Provincial Council to lead Eastern Africa at this important moment. We are very pleased at the generosity of heart and self-sacrifice that marked their acceptance of these leadership roles.”

Bro. Chola, 42, professed first vows in 1994 and perpetual vows in 1999. He has served as deputy district superior since 2004 and as councilor prior to that. Bro. Chola is the director of the Marianist Scholasticate in Nairobi, Kenya, and head of temporalities. He was director of aspirants in the district for four years and was vocation director in Zambia for three years before returning to Kenya. He has a degree from Catholic University of Eastern Africa. In 2006, the District of Africa elected Bro. Chola as its delegate to the General Chapter. He was the first elected African delegate from the district to attend a General Chapter.

Fr. Gabriel professed first vows in 1995 and was ordained in 2005. He was the first Marianist to be ordained a priest in the District of Eastern Africa. Fr. Gabriel has served as councilor since 2005 and was in the seminary prior to that.

Fr. Gabriel Kirangah at his ordination

The Provincial Council wishes to thank Fr. Martin Solma, who is at the end of his three-year term as district superior, for his wonderful ministry. Fr. Martin will remain in Eastern Africa, but his ministry has not been decided. The transition date for the new leadership and appointments of the other members of the District Council are pending.

Our prayers and heartiest congratulations to these men! Read the latest District of Eastern Africa Letter.

Fr. Martin Solma has prepared a presentation of the District of Eastern Africa. (Note: this is a large file (12 MB) and may take a few minutes to download.) View the presentation.

NATIONAL STRUCTURE TO BOOST MARIANIST LAY FORMATION

Pati Krasensky

In an effort to unify, support and strengthen Marianist lay formation and lay programs, the ministry of the Center for Marianist Spirituality and Communities (CMSC) in Philadelphia and the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative (MLFI) will come under the mantle of the North American Center for Marianist Studies, effective July 1, 2007. NACMS is a Province ministry located in Dayton. Pati Krasensky, a Lay Marianist Affiliate from Long Island, N.Y., has been appointed NACMS’ associate director for community development and will be responsible for MLFI and all programs and activities formerly coordinated by the CMSC. Pati has served as interim director for the CMSC since the death of Bro. Walt Oberster in January 2006.

Bro. Jack Ventura

“These changes are a strong signal that the Province is committed to lay Marianist formation,” said Bro. Jack Ventura, assistant in the Office of Religious Life. “This unified structure will allow us to continue regional lay efforts and add to the existing national presence of NACMS.” The three Marianist ministries in Philadelphia – CMSC, NACMS and Marianist LIFE – will remain in the same office building on N. Delaware Avenue, but will move to larger quarters. Those in the Philadelphia office include Ray McCracken (NACMS associate director for programs), Ben Dougherty (NACMS intern), Brian Reavey (national coordinator of Marianist LIFE) and Marie Wyman, administrative assistant.

Carol Ramey

“For NACMS, this is an invigorating opportunity to expand and deepen our service to the Marianist family,” said Carol Ramey, director of NACMS. “We feel honored to help form and sustain Marianist lay communities and to work with the unique ministries of Marianists on the East Coast. We anticipate a good harvest in many Marianist settings from the seeds the Province has sown by bringing us together.”

Pati Krasensky says she’s excited by the chance to collaborate with a wider network of lay and religious Marianists. “NACMS will continue to spread the Marianist charism nationwide while maintaining and expanding the important programming of the CMSC,” Pati said. “The strengths of the CMSC over the past 40 years have been the programs and the Center’s ability to network and support those programs through dedicated volunteer efforts.”

The Province and the Marianist Family Council of North America thank Joan McGuinness Wagner for her efforts in launching the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative that will be incorporated into this new structure.

STONEMILL-KIEFABER COMMUNITY HOSTS “LIVE-IN” EXPERIENCE

University of Dayton students John Harrelson, Alex Orlowski and James McDermott enjoy a traditional Marianist cornbread breakfast with Bro. Charlie Wanda (far right)

Six University of Dayton students participated in a vocation “live-in” experience at the Stonemill-Kiefaber community in Dayton March 19 to March 24. The students, Alex Orlowski, James Kozlowski, Mike Sievers, John Harrelson, Brian Gravunder and James McDermott, joined the brothers for prayer and meals. They also had the opportunity to interview two members of the community about their lives as Marianist religious. Throughout the week, the students and brothers discussed the Marianist charism, the spiritual journey and discernment, and shared insights about the live-in experience.

Bro. Sean Downing (right) shares the finer points of making cornbread with students James Kozlowski and Brian Gravunder

At the Stonemill-Kiefaber community house, Bro. Dan Klco, Brian Gravunder, Alex Orlowski, Fr. Jerry Chinchar, James Kozlowski, Mike Sievers, Bro. Tom Pieper, Bro. Sean Downing, John Harrelson, James McDermott, Bro. Charlie Wanda, Bro. Darwin Joseph, Fr. Paul Marshall, Bro. Ed Brink, Fr. Bert Buby and Bro. Ray Fitz

NEWS ABOUT VOCATIONS

Read the March 20, 2007, issue of Vocation News from Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director.

ASPIRANTS VISIT COMMUNITY IN QUERÉTARO, MEXICO

Members of the Casa María community in San Antonio visited with the Querétaro community March 9 to March 14. Shown, kneeling, Aspirant Ray Dominguez, Bro. Régulo García Hernández, Pre-novice José Benjamín; standing, Aspirant Ken Barrett, Pre-novice Raúl Rodríguez Barrientos, Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, Bro. Esteban Reyes Durán, Fr. Tim Dwyer, Pre-novice Giovanni Lázaro Moreno and Bro. Ed Longbottom. Photo courtesy of Aspirant Ray Dominguez.

BALLOTS FOR CHAPTER ELECTION MAILED TO ALL BROTHERS

A ballot has been mailed to every brother for the election of a new Provincial Chapter for the Province of the United States. In this initial round, brothers will nominate 10 brothers and 10 priests as members at large to serve a five-year term on the Chapter. Ballots should be returned to the Provincial’s office no later than April 11. If you did not receive your ballot or have questions, e-mail Pat Stephens.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DEDICATES NEW HERITAGE CENTER

The University of Dayton Heritage Center. INSET: Fr. Paul Marshall gives the blessing at the dedication ceremony. “Today, we bless the university’s legacy because it is a legacy still alive in us,” said Fr. Paul. Photos courtesy of Larry Burgess, University of Dayton

The University of Dayton Heritage Center was dedicated on March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph and the 157th anniversary of the purchase of the land on which UD is built. Fr. Paul Marshall, UD rector, gave the blessing. Dan Curran, UD president, and Dick Ferguson, executive director of the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community and UD historian, addressed the crowd.

Fr. Leo Meyer’s bureau

Located next to St. Mary Hall, the Heritage Center is a newly renovated, turn-of the-century brick building that contains artifacts, photographs, narratives and multimedia displays that trace UD and Marianist history.

Among the artifacts is the original bureau of Fr. Leo Meyer, S.M., UD’s founder. The bureau is said to have been used as an altar to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19, 1850, after Fr. Meyer purchased the land for UD. In his remarks, Dan Curran expressed admiration for Fr. Meyer’s ingenuity in offering a St. Joseph’s medal as collateral when making the land deal.

The Heritage Center is open weekdays to visitors. View a slideshow of the Heritage Center.

LEFT: Dan Curran, UD president; RIGHT: Bro. Don Geiger visits with guests to the Heritage Center

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION “S.M. 3 OFFICES.” Bro. Ed Violett, general assistant for temporalities, offers this letter about the implementation of the directives of the General Finance Directory, which was approved by the 33rd General Chapter last summer. Read S.M. 3 Offices. VIA LATINA. Read the April 2007 issue.

YOUNG ADULTS KNOCKING AT THE MARIANIST FAMILY DOOR

The “Marianist Partners for Young Adult Ministry” is a new group formed by members of several Marianist organizations in response to increasing requests from young adults seeking opportunities for faith formation, retreats, lay communities, social justice and other ways to connect with the Marianist family. The group members represent the Marianist Volunteer Program, vocations, social justice, campus ministry, retreat centers, NACMS, CMSC, universities, Marianist LIFE and MLNNA. The group recently polled young adults 22 to 40 years of age to see how Marianists can best meet their needs. Read the survey results. Find out more about the Marianist Partners.

ASPIRANCY HOUSE IN ZAMBIA NEARS COMPLETION

Bro. Jack Somerville, project manager for Faustino House, the new aspirancy house in Lusaka, Zambia, reports that construction is moving along with project completion expected in May. “I have eight weeks left in Lusaka,” says Bro. Jack. “The time is flying and there is still much to do.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF . . .

Fr. Thomas Doyle (Port Washington, N.Y.), 73, who died March 20, 2007. May he rest in peace. Fr. Tom has donated his body to science. A memorial Mass for Fr. Tom will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at St. John's Home, Rockaway, N.Y. Read Fr. Tom’s obituary.

Read a eulogy of Bro. Edward Fick by Fr. Tom Schroer. Bro. Edward, 90, died March 10, 2007. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Alfonso Santorum (Province of Italy), 92, who died March 6, 2007, in Verbania Pallanza. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Alfonso’s obituary.

Please pray also for Joseph Alessandrini, Arthur Ebbesmeyer, Fr. Robert O’Connell, Charles P. Paone, Sr. Mary Grace Palumbo, OSF, and Hilda Schroer. Read more.

MARCELLA ROAD COMMUNITY, CLEVELAND

Photo courtesy of Bro. David Murphy (Marcella Road, Cleveland)

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Bro. Clarence Chew (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), who has been hospitalized for treatment of a weakened heart.

Bro. Wilbert Hamm (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati), who is recovering from pneumonia.

Fr. Edwin Johnson (West Hills, Calif.), who is in rehabilitation following a heart attack.

Bro. Eugene Meyerpeter (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), who has been admitted to Mary, Queen and Mother Center for back therapy.

Fr. Jack Rielly (Cupertino, Calif.), who had been hospitalized for weakness and confusion but is now back at his community.

Please pray also for Sr. Anne Madeleine Godefroy, VHM, the father of Bro. Chola Mulenga and Edward White. Read more.

MARIANIST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: NOW RECRUITING

MVP recruitment ad which appeared in the Chaminade University of Honolulu student newspaper features volunteer Norman Capinpin. Similar ads with other volunteers are running in the University of Dayton and St. Mary’s University student newspapers.

Dan Richter, national coordinator for the Marianist Volunteer Program (MVP), is recruiting volunteers to begin in August 2007, with placements available in Honolulu, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Volunteers must be 21 years old, with a college degree or equivalent life experience, and open to community living and to the Marianist charism. Volunteers will serve one year and will receive room and board, health insurance and a stipend. View the MVP application. E-mail Dan Richter with questions or visit our Web site. Read the March 2007 issue of the MVP Newsletter. For more about the program, read our interview (below) with one of the MVP volunteers.

VOLUNTEER BUILDS HOMES AND COMMUNITY IN NEW ORLEANS

Marianist volunteer John Graziano began his volunteer experience last August helping Catholic Charities gut houses in New Orleans devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “I couldn’t believe the scope of the damage,” said John. “You could drive 15 miles in any direction and it was the same thing.”

We recently asked John to reflect on his volunteer experience and time in New Orleans.

What was your initial reaction to working in New Orleans? “It was different being here at first because of the destructive nature of the work, but wonderful when I recognized why I was doing the work and who it was for. It could become just a job, if I let it, but when I had time to reflect, I could see the work was helping others.”

What are you working on now? “I’m getting materials to sites and staying one step ahead of the contractors. I miss the physical work, but I have more time to talk with the homeowners and hear their stories. Read more of the interview and read an article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune about John.

MVP STEERING COMMITTEE MEETS IN SAN ANTONIO

The MVP Steering Committee, front row, Fr. Bernard Lee, Mary Niebler (co-chair), Bro. Dennis Schmitz (co-chair) and Fr. Rudy Vela; back row, Bro. Tom Heinle, Neomi DeAnda, Sr. Jean Marie Sullivan, RSM (facilitator), Bro. David Betz and Madeline Bialecki, not shown, Bro. Jack Ventura

The Marianist Volunteer Program Steering Committee met at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio March 26 to March 27 to create and implement a three-year strategic plan for the program. The committee also visited with the San Antonio MVP volunteers and the Ligustrum Marianist community.

At the Ligustrum community, front row, Bro. Jack Ventura, Norman Capinpin (MVP volunteer), Antonio Vasquez, Mary Niebler, Neomi DeAnda and Sr. Jean Marie Sullivan; back row, Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Dan Richter (MVP national coordinator), Madeline Bialecki, Bro. David Betz, and MVP volunteers Chris Nieport and Jordan Kaderli

TEXAS LAY AFFILIATES ATTEND RETREAT DAY

Bro. Jack Ventura (front row, far left) gave a talk on “The World of Wrestling: Generational Interaction” to the Lay Marianist Affiliates from Fort Worth and Denton, Texas, on March 24 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Fort Worth. Fr. Al McMenamy (back row, second from right) also attended the event.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Skip Matthews (West Hills, Calif.) has been busy gathering a truckload of materials from the Cupertino community houses to help the Good Shepherd Sisters Shelter in Los Angeles. The shelter assists with the long-term treatment and education of battered women with children. Bro. Skip also assisted Jeanne Mulenga of Zambia by obtaining a wheelchair and helping her get it to the “Heal Project” in Zambia— a program for people with AIDS. Way to go, Bro. Skip!

After 62 years of teaching, Fr. Norbert Burns (Indiana Avenue, Dayton) is retiring. Fr. Norb, 82, teaches “Christian Marriage,” one of the most popular elective courses on the University of Dayton campus. Fr. Norb has taught over 27,000 students. He prided himself on never missing a day of class, until an illness this year forced him to cancel for the first time. Fr. Norb will continue working on campus assisting Joan and A.J. Wagner with their spiritual programs for students. Read more. Our best wishes to Fr. Norb!

Congratulations to Bro. Joe Scheible (Marcella Road, Cleveland), who was awarded the Whitney M. Young Service Award for his work with Boy Scouts in disadvantaged areas.

Fr. Tim Kenney and Bros. Joe Scheible and Jack Dempsey

Frs. Thomas Thompson and Johann Roten, directors of the Marian Library at the University of Dayton, will present at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Mariological Society of America May 22 to May 25 in Belton, Texas.

Fr. Thomas Fr. Johann

Bro. Bill Campbell (Alexandria, Va.), associate executive director of the department of elementary schools for the National Catholic Educational Association, wrote an article for the March 2007 NCEA NOTES newsletter. Read the article.

Bro. Phil Aaron (Chambers Street, Dayton) was interviewed in the Spring 2007 issue of the University of Dayton Quarterly. Read the interview.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Marianist Sharing Fund Aids Programs at Purcell Marian High School Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati was recently awarded Marianist Sharing Fund grants for two projects aimed at furthering academic performance and another project, Teens Acting for Peace, which assists elementary schools in promoting nonviolence. Bro. Bob Politi (third from left) presents grant checks to Purcell Marian representatives Al Early, principal, Jeanine Flick, Phil Farr and Jen Meinking, Novice Bob Jones and Bob Wallace In 2006, Purcell Marian’s Black Student Union used a portion of its sharing fund grant to host an assembly featuring prominent African song artist Jean Paul Samputu and the Ingeli Dance Troop. Samputu is a cultural ambassador for Rwanda. His music offers a message of peace and reconciliation. Jean Paul Samputu and Shannon Lively, Purcell Marian Marianist Urban Students Program director, with the Black Student Union officers, State Representative Tyrone Yates (fourth from right) and members of the Ingeli Dance Troupe Adele Social Justice Project. The ASJP is offering an urban immersion weekend at the Joe Hubbard House in East St. Louis, Ill., May 4 to May 6, 2007. The weekend is an opportunity for young adults (ages 22 to 40) to gather and reflect on social justice through a Marianist lens. For more information, e-mail Laura Libertore, Dan Stout or Jim Vogt. Find out more about the Adele Social Justice Project. Contact Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org. 314.533.1207, x. 235

PROMOTING MARIANIST VOCATIONS IN INDIA

Fr. Dave Fleming, standing, far left, and Sr. Franca (Italy) and Sr. Columba (Korea) joined the student brothers in Bangalore for a series of tours in South India to promote Marianist vocations. CORRECTION note: In the March 6 issue of FamilyOnline, Sr. Teresa Ferre (Spain) was incorrectly identified as Sr. Juliana Teresa. We apologize for the error!

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY students from St. Louis traveled to eastern Kentucky during spring break March 19 to March 23 to participate in WorkFest 2007— a program that assists poverty-stricken individuals in Appalachia. The students helped repair homes and experienced the challenges faced by local residents. Faculty members Ray Harter (far left) and Ashley McEnary (far right) with Chaminade students who participated in WorkFest 2007 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON has sent its ninth relief group to the Gulf Coast region. Fifty University of Dayton students traveled to New Orleans over spring break March 11 to March 17 to assist with the Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts and learn more about the city’s plight. This week, 30 UD law students will be there to use their professional skills to assist with insurance, FEMA and other legal issues plaguing residents. The university’s support of the program extends beyond the students. UD offers faculty and staff up to three weeks of paid leave for volunteering with the recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast. Read more.   CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL This statue of St. Joseph the Protector, one of the Marianist patrons, was set in place during the 150th anniversary celebration of Central Catholic. Two years ago, student volunteers planted roses behind it. The bush bloomed for the first time on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19. Photo by Principal Patrick Cunningham NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in Pittsburgh was featured in an article in the Pittsburgh Catholic regarding its proposal to relocate and build a new school in the Cranberry-Mars area. Read the article.   VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Students Peter Oduwole and Nate Cvelbar (front) and Christine Palyu, Alexis Miller and Michelle Perusek (back) are members of the school’s peer mediation club. Their goal is to help students resolve conflicts in a non-violent manner. The group is planning a “Peace Week” for May that will include prayer services, skits and contests.

SCHOOLS AND PARISH COMMUNITY CELEBRATE MARIANIST HERITAGE

Fr. Paul

Fr. Paul Marshall, University of Dayton rector, gave the keynote address March 15 at a gathering of administrators, faculty and staff from Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton, Purcell Marian and Archbishop Moeller High Schools in Cincinnati, and St. Francis DeSales Elementary School and to members of the DeSales Marianist community in Cincinnati. The event, which was held at Archbishop Moeller, began with Vespers, including a reflection by Bro. Charles Wanda (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton), followed by a social and dinner. Fr. Marshall told the audience that “our students and those we meet should be living the characteristics of Marianist education, especially ‘faith formation’ and ‘service for justice and peace.’”

LEFT: Bro. Tobías Ferrer with Spanish teachers Bob Strotman (Purcell Marian) and Alberto Delgado (Archbishop Moeller); RIGHT: Bro. Joe Kamis (center) with John Marshall, Chaminade-Julienne principal and Blane Collison, Archbishop Moeller principal

LEADERSHIP RETREAT HELD AT GOVERNOR’S ISLAND

Maureen O’Rourke (top row, right) directed the Marianist Leadership Retreat at Governor’s Island in Huntsville, Ohio. University of Dayton students volunteered part of their weekend for service work at the local parish. Photo courtesy of Bro. Paul Bredestege

GOOD TO KNOW OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PERSONNEL CHANGES. Remember that personnel information on SM Connect (PORTAL) is updated on a regular basis. PROVINCIAL OFFICE CLOSED. The Provincial offices will be closed on April 6, Good Friday. RFC SUMMER FORUM. The Religious Formation Conference will present “Right Relationships: A Reflection on the Vow of Chastity,” July 14 to July 21 at the Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C. Read more.

Apr. 5 – Apr. 13 “Live-in” vocation experience, Honolulu Apr. 6 Good Friday, Provincial Office Holiday Apr. 8 Blessed Easter MORE

MARIANIST LAY COMMUNITY HOSTS FIRST WOMEN’S RETREAT

Retreatants raise their cups in tribute to the retreat theme “The Cup of Our Lives.”

The Harvest Women Marianist Lay Community hosted its first women’s retreat at the home of Marceta Reilly in Hoyt, Kansas, Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. (Marceta is the sister of the former superior general, Fr. David Fleming.) The Harvest Women group meets monthly via teleconference to discuss and reflect on their spiritual lives. The retreat, attended by 16 women, was facilitated by Joanne McCracken and Chris Suriano, both from New Jersey. Through storytelling, small group discussions and yoga, the women made connections between scripture and their everyday lives. Read a reflection by Joanne McCracken about Marceta and the Harvest Women group. For more information about Harvest Women, e-mail Marceta Reilly or call 785.608.8899.

ALIVE MAGAZINE

The new issue of Alive magazine has been mailed. If you need additional copies, e-mail Ann Mueller. Read the issue.

MAINLAND LOOK SUITS HAWAIIANS

Advising them to trade in the floral and go formal, Bro. Mike Sullivan (left) helped Hawaiians Bro. Dennis Bautista and Aspirant Brandon Alana make a mainland fashion statement at a recent dinner for distinguished alumni at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Bro. Mike’s next challenge will be convincing the mainland brothers in Hawaii to wear a “malo,” the traditional men’s attire in Hawaii. Photos courtesy of Bro. Dennis Schmitz

The “malo” look.

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

INDIA. Read Singhpur News, a newsletter from Bro. Arockia Doss (District of India).

MARIAN LIBRARY. Read the Winter 2006 - 2007 issue of the Marian Newsletter.

MLNNA. Read the April 2007 issue of MLNNA E-news, the e-newsletter of the Marianist Lay Network of North America.

Read the Winter/Spring 2007 issue of Bro. Paul Bredestege’s newsletter from Governor’s Island.

AN EASTER REFLECTION

I suspect Jesus was never more human than on the night before he died.

Gathering his dearest friends around him, he wondered the same things each of us wonder in the face of death: “Will anyone remember me when I am gone, will anything I have done make any difference at all?”

Then he took bread, blessed it and broke it and taught us, when there are no more deeds to be done, no more miracles to be worked, no more parables to be spoken, the greatest gift remains to be given: Real Presence.

It is the gift each of us can give…

Kathleen Chesto

JUST ONE MORE...

JUST WINGING IT. Two distinguished guests offer their views from the top of the Humanities Center of the University of Dayton. Photo courtesy of Fr. François Rossier

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